Parking Lot Injuries in LA: Who Is Liable?

Parking Lot Injuries in LA: Who Is Liable?
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You pull into your favorite LA shopping spot—maybe Costco, Target, or The Grove—ready for a quick errand. But a cracked pavement or pothole turns that routine trip into a trip to the emergency room. Parking lot injuries happen more often than you think, and when they do, they can leave you facing serious harm and medical bills.

Under California law, establishments that own or lease parking lots—like supermarkets and malls—have a legal duty to keep these areas safe. That means repairing holes, filling cracks, and ensuring proper lighting. If they knew—or should have known—about a hazard and failed to act, they can be held liable for your injuries.

Common causes of parking lot injuries include:

Slips, trips, and falls on cracked pavement or in poorly lit areas.

Pedestrian collisions with distracted drivers.

Shopping cart accidents when carts are left unsecured.

Falling debris from damaged signage or lighting fixtures.

To secure compensation, your claim must show four elements:

Duty of Care: The establishment’s obligation to maintain a safe lot.

Breach of Duty: Neglecting to repair or warn about hazards.

Causation: The hazard directly caused your injury.

Damages: Real losses like medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Imagine tripping over an unrepaired pothole at Ralphs on Sunset Boulevard, or a driver backing out recklessly in The Grove’s parking area—liability can fall on both the driver and the property owner if poor signage or visibility played a role.

There are exceptions. If a spill happened moments before and staff had no reasonable time to clean it, or if you were acting recklessly—running or not watching where you were going—liability may not stick.

Serious injuries—like broken bones, concussions, or spinal damage—justify a claim. A successful lawsuit can cover your medical expenses, lost income, and even emotional trauma.

At RTM Law Firm, our premises liability experts photograph hazards, interview witnesses, and fight for your full recovery. We speak English, Spanish, and Filipino, and operate on a no-win, no-fee basis.

If you’ve been hurt in a parking lot in LA, don’t wait. Call RTM Law Firm now for a free, confidential consultation. No fees until we win.

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